HTTP 102 Processing vs 407 Proxy Authentication Required
HTTP 102 (Processing) is a 1xx Informational response, while 407 (Proxy Authentication Required) is a 4xx Client Error response. 102 indicates that the server has received and is processing the request, but no response is available yet. Prevents the client from timing out. In contrast, 407 means that the client must first authenticate itself with the proxy.
Description
The server has received and is processing the request, but no response is available yet. Prevents the client from timing out.
When You See It
During long-running WebDAV operations.
How to Fix
Wait for the final response. This is an interim status to prevent timeouts.
Description
The client must first authenticate itself with the proxy.
When You See It
When accessing the internet through a corporate proxy that requires authentication.
How to Fix
Configure proxy credentials in your HTTP client or browser settings.
Key Differences
102 is a 1xx Informational response, while 407 is a 4xx Client Error response.
HTTP 102: The server has received and is processing the request, but no response is available yet. Prevents the client from timing out.
HTTP 407: The client must first authenticate itself with the proxy.
You encounter 102 when during long-running WebDAV operations.
You encounter 407 when when accessing the internet through a corporate proxy that requires authentication.
When to Use Which
For 102 (Processing): Wait for the final response. This is an interim status to prevent timeouts. For 407 (Proxy Authentication Required): Configure proxy credentials in your HTTP client or browser settings.